68034821 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

My Florida CFO; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave & holidays

Career advancement

Tuition waivers

Student loan forgiveness

Shared Savings Program

Prescription copays

Wellness discounts

Job summary

The Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse Specialist to conduct inspections using an established survey process. The role evaluates facilities for state licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification, documents findings, and writes survey reports.

The incumbent may work solo, with a team, or as a team leader, and may require extensive travel. Requirements include RN licensure in Florida and at least two years of nursing experience; willingness to work

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Florida Statute 464; two years of professional nursing experience.
• Preference for Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections using established survey process.
• Evaluate facilities for state licensure and federal Medicare/Medicaid certification.
• Document findings and write survey reports.
• May perform surveys as individual, team member, or team leader.
• Complete required Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within 12 months.

Skills

Nursing principles

Work hours flexibility

Computer skills

Coordination

Regulatory interpretation

Data evaluation

Relationship building

Communication

Report writing

Lifting ability

Travel willingness

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Smartphone apps

Job description

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Requisition No:880394

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68034821 - REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You'll Do

The primary function of the Registered Nurse Specialist is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process.

The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid.

The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings.

The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader.

As assigned by management, this position is required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test within the first 12 months of employment as required by Sections 1819(g)(2)(c)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Applicants may reside in any of the seven counties: Duval, Baker, Nassau, Clay, Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to work before and/or after normal work hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Skill in the use of computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve, and manipulate data required to perform work functions.
• Ability to coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines relating to health care administration.
• Ability to evaluate data and make recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to lift a laptop/ tablet computer and work manuals with or with accommodation.
• Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 and two years of professional nursing experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working in Nursing Homes and/or Assisted Living Facilities.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 64B9-3.

CONTACT

RENE BASS 904-798-4201

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32080 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32222 PALM COAST, FL, US, 32137 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32225 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32092 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32205 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32218 PALM COAST, FL, US, 32164 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32210 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 ORMOND BEACH, FL, US, 32174 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32095 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32246 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32204 SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, US, 32119 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32086

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.